NZICF 19 | 5 mins with Tim Batt

13 May 2019Meenal Maharaj

Fulfilling a childhood dream, award-winning Kiwi comedian, Tim Batt returns to the NZ International Comedy Festival with Space Couch, a live chat show nobody asked for. Described as exciting, unpredictable and hilarious (or big, dumb, fun), Tim and his sidekick, Disasteradiowill be joined each night by a slew of surprisingly top-shelf celebrities, live music and guest comedians – think Fallon, but not shit.

Describe your show in three words or less…
Big. Dumb. Fun.

What’s the inspiration behind it?
American late night chat shows (Conan, Letterman, Kimmel) and the shows that mock them (Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, The Eric Andre Show).

Where will we find you at the festival?
Sitting at a children’s desk interviewing very cool celebrities and watching very cool guest comedians in Auckland and Wellington!

NZ Comedy Scene – would you swipe right or swipe left?
I’m a married man and do not know which swipe is Approve. But it’s just say, I’d **** the **** out of the NZ Comedy Scene on the first date.

Do you have any top picks for this year’s festival?
GO SEE NEWER COMEDIANS! It’s way more exciting because you might be at the debut show of a future superstar. Here’s some people you may not know who I think are fantastic: Kura Forrester, Harry Thompson-Cook, Jack Ansett, Ruby Esther, Uther Dean.

What song or movie best describes the story of your life?
Tommy Ill – New Car Money

What are you currently binge-watching on Netflix?
I Think You Should Leave, Love, Death and Robots, Sabrina: The Teenage Witch

And your top 3 songs on Spotify?
Disasteradio – You Win, Herbie Hancock – Gentle Feelings,Sly and The Family Stone – Spaced Cowboy

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
I hate sleep. I’d love that extra time to make more things! Podcasts, web shows, live comedy shows, everything. I’D MAKE MORE STUFF!

Tim Batt is joined by Disasteradio and can be found hosting “Space Couch” as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival, running May 2-26. For dates, venues, and tickets, head to comedyfestival.co.nz.

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